re: #56 albusteve

The GOP has engaged in massive obstructionist behavior. They’ve filibustered more than ever before, and often have had not a single GOP member vote for bills even after concessions were made.

Some Democrats are definitely being obstructionist as well— like Stupak. That they are being obstructionist in no way affects the truth that the GOP are being obstructionist as a whole. Obstructionist is mostly about preventing things coming up for an up-or-down vote in the senate, blocking appointments, etc.

It’s perfectly fine for people to not vote for things. I have no problem with that. But the GOP is voting by block way too often, they’re voting against cloture— against actually voting— way too often, and very often are making it clear that they won’t vote for a bill no matter how it’s altered or adjusted.